There’s so much to be thankful for at Hickory Middle! 🧡🍂
Today, our students reminded us what the season is all about—sharing, caring for one another, and lifting each other up. From small acts of kindness to helping hands in the classroom, their generosity shines bright. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break, Hawks!
Today, our students reminded us what the season is all about—sharing, caring for one another, and lifting each other up. From small acts of kindness to helping hands in the classroom, their generosity shines bright. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break, Hawks!
Hickory Middle has partnered with Chesapeake Pest for our 4th Annual Toy Drive to assist local families in providing gifts for children this holiday season. We appreciate your support each year as we make this another successful season!
📚🔥 8th Grade Dream Hawks Are Entering the Arena! 🔥📚
Our Dream Hawks team is officially diving into The Hunger Games—and the competition isn’t just in the story. We’re sharpening our literacy skills like Katniss sharpens her arrows!
As we read, students are leveling up in:
✨ Close reading (spot the clues before the Capitol does!)
✨ Vocabulary power-ups (learning words strong enough to survive the arena)
✨ Character analysis (because motives matter… especially in Panem)
✨ Theme tracking (may the odds be ever in your favor)
Reading isn’t just an assignment—it’s our superpower. And this adventure is just beginning. Stay tuned… the games have begun! 📖🦅🔥
Our Dream Hawks team is officially diving into The Hunger Games—and the competition isn’t just in the story. We’re sharpening our literacy skills like Katniss sharpens her arrows!
As we read, students are leveling up in:
✨ Close reading (spot the clues before the Capitol does!)
✨ Vocabulary power-ups (learning words strong enough to survive the arena)
✨ Character analysis (because motives matter… especially in Panem)
✨ Theme tracking (may the odds be ever in your favor)
Reading isn’t just an assignment—it’s our superpower. And this adventure is just beginning. Stay tuned… the games have begun! 📖🦅🔥
🎉🍬 HAWKS, WE HAVE OUR CANDY CANE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS! 🍬🎉
The SCA Candy Cane Challenge has officially come to an AMAZING close, and the results are nothing short of spectacular! Thanks to your generosity and holiday spirit, we raised a jaw-dropping…
🎄 GRAND TOTAL: $3,647! 🎄
Grade Level Totals:
✅ 6th Grade: $1,975
✅ 7th Grade: $475
✅ 8th Grade: $1,227
Now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
🎉 THE FINAL LEADERBOARD! 🎉
🏅 8th Place: Mr. Dawson – $146
🏅 7th Place: Mrs. Curling – $151
🏅 6th Place: Mrs. Cigich – $154
🏅 5th Place: Mrs. Wallace – $178
🏅 4th Place: Mrs. Ehret – $201
🥉 3rd Place: Mrs. Seymour – $313
🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Cameron Smith – $400
👑🎄 GRAND PRIZE WINNER! 🎄👑
🏆 Mr. Gosman (8th Grade) – $521!
What an incredible display of heart, teamwork, and holiday spirit. Every dollar raised will go toward helping families have a brighter season—and that is the greatest prize of all.
Hawks, you didn’t just meet the challenge… You absolutely SOARED.
❤️🎅🍭 THANK YOU for making this Candy Cane Challenge our sweetest success yet! 🍭🎄💚
The SCA Candy Cane Challenge has officially come to an AMAZING close, and the results are nothing short of spectacular! Thanks to your generosity and holiday spirit, we raised a jaw-dropping…
🎄 GRAND TOTAL: $3,647! 🎄
Grade Level Totals:
✅ 6th Grade: $1,975
✅ 7th Grade: $475
✅ 8th Grade: $1,227
Now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for…
🎉 THE FINAL LEADERBOARD! 🎉
🏅 8th Place: Mr. Dawson – $146
🏅 7th Place: Mrs. Curling – $151
🏅 6th Place: Mrs. Cigich – $154
🏅 5th Place: Mrs. Wallace – $178
🏅 4th Place: Mrs. Ehret – $201
🥉 3rd Place: Mrs. Seymour – $313
🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Cameron Smith – $400
👑🎄 GRAND PRIZE WINNER! 🎄👑
🏆 Mr. Gosman (8th Grade) – $521!
What an incredible display of heart, teamwork, and holiday spirit. Every dollar raised will go toward helping families have a brighter season—and that is the greatest prize of all.
Hawks, you didn’t just meet the challenge… You absolutely SOARED.
❤️🎅🍭 THANK YOU for making this Candy Cane Challenge our sweetest success yet! 🍭🎄💚
🎤 Hickory's Got Talent! We know you're out there, all you talented Hawks, we want to see you shine on the stage! ✨ Check out the information above, and if you have questions, please reach out to Lauren.Spiva@cpschools.com 🎤
To access the form visit the website or the Canvas page!
To access the form visit the website or the Canvas page!
🏀 Our boys basketball team showed up this weekend starting off with two pre-season wins against Currituck (51-3) and Perquimans (37-39)! Way to kick off the winter season! #letsgohawks
Today, Anchored4Life was proud to host a Coffee & Donut Meet & Greet for our military families this morning! 🇺🇸☕️🍩
Thank you to all who stopped by—we loved connecting, sharing conversations, and celebrating the incredible families who serve our community. We’re grateful for you! #HawkHeroes
Thank you to all who stopped by—we loved connecting, sharing conversations, and celebrating the incredible families who serve our community. We’re grateful for you! #HawkHeroes
🤙🏽 Shaka Hawks knocked it out of the park with their re-creations of Indigenous peoples' dwellings and artifacts. The Pueblos, Lakotas, Inuits, Iroquois, and Kwakiutl groups were all represented in these incredible masterpieces. #nativeamericanheritagemonth
Holiday Hawk Wear! ❄️
Check out our online shop for some Holiday Hawk Apparel! Great ideas for gifts or something to keep you nice and cozy this winter!
✨ Youth sizes available! The shop closes on December 15th! As soon as you order, items are shipped to you within 1-2 business days! Happy Shopping!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HAWKXMAS25
Check out our online shop for some Holiday Hawk Apparel! Great ideas for gifts or something to keep you nice and cozy this winter!
✨ Youth sizes available! The shop closes on December 15th! As soon as you order, items are shipped to you within 1-2 business days! Happy Shopping!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/HAWKXMAS25
Hey Hawks! Don't forget Chick-fil-A biscuits are on sale tomorrow, Nov. 21 🗓️🥐 $5 each — outside the library entrance!
Start your Friday the delicious way—see you there!
Start your Friday the delicious way—see you there!
A huge THANK YOU to Marco’s Pizza for treating our Hickory Middle Staffulty to a delicious free lunch today! 🍕 Your generosity and continued support mean so much to our school community. We’re grateful for partners like you who help make HMS such a great place to learn and work!
#CommunityPartners #StaffultyAppreciation #ThankYouMarcosPizza
#CommunityPartners #StaffultyAppreciation #ThankYouMarcosPizza
Hold onto your Santa hats, because we’ve officially reached a whopping $1,098!
That means we are right on the doorstep of our $1,500 goal — and the competition has never been tighter.
Here are the homerooms currently dominating the leaderboard:
🏆 Mrs. Ehret
🎉 Mrs. Wallace
🎉 Mrs. Cameron Smith
🎉 Mrs. Seymour
🎉 Mrs. Fisher
🎉 Mrs. Cigich
These homerooms are setting the pace, but there is still time for any class to make a major comeback!
✨ Parents, don’t forget — donations through Online School Payment go directly toward your child’s homeroom total. Your support can push them into the lead!
We’re closing in, Hawks —
Just $402 more and we HIT our goal!
Let’s finish strong and spread all the holiday cheer we can! 🍬🎁
That means we are right on the doorstep of our $1,500 goal — and the competition has never been tighter.
Here are the homerooms currently dominating the leaderboard:
🏆 Mrs. Ehret
🎉 Mrs. Wallace
🎉 Mrs. Cameron Smith
🎉 Mrs. Seymour
🎉 Mrs. Fisher
🎉 Mrs. Cigich
These homerooms are setting the pace, but there is still time for any class to make a major comeback!
✨ Parents, don’t forget — donations through Online School Payment go directly toward your child’s homeroom total. Your support can push them into the lead!
We’re closing in, Hawks —
Just $402 more and we HIT our goal!
Let’s finish strong and spread all the holiday cheer we can! 🍬🎁
🍁 Fall Sports at Hickory Middle Have Been ON FIRE! 🔥
Huge shoutout to all our Hawks athletes who gave their all this season!
From the diamond to the field, Hickory Middle showed grit, talent, and true Hawk pride. 🦅
⚾ Baseball – Hard-fought games, big plays, and nonstop hustle. Way to compete!
MVP: Austin Crawford
🏈 Football – Strength, teamwork, and heart every week. You made us proud!
MVP: Larry Hall
⚽ Girls Soccer – REGULAR SEASON
CHAMPIONS! Incredible teamwork and an unstoppable season!
MVP: Mila Vermaak
🥎 Softball – REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS! Dominant on the diamond from start to finish!
MVP: Onnalyn Whitney
Congratulations to all our athletes, coaches, and supporters. What an amazing fall season—way to soar, Hawks!
🎄 Hawks… the Candy Cane Challenge is officially HEATING UP! 🎄
We’re only ONE day in, and you’ve already blown us away — $268 collected on Day 1!
Here’s where the race stands so far…
🔥 6th Grade: $130 collected — Ms. Ehret’s homeroom is out in front!
🔥 7th Grade: $53 collected — Ms. Stenger’s homeroom has the lead!
🔥 8th Grade: $85 collected — and it’s a TIE between Mrs. Cigich and Mrs. Spiva!
But Hawks… this is just the beginning.
There are still 4 more days to change the leaderboard, surprise everyone, and show what your grade level can really do!
✨ Hawks, your parents can help push your homeroom to the top! They can donate through Online School Payments, and their contribution will be added straight into your class total.
✨ Teachers, we’re counting on you too! Slip a dollar or two into your envelope to support our Hickory families who need a little extra help this season.
Remember, the goal is simple:
$1 from every student AND teacher = $1500 raised for families right here in our community.
Let’s keep the momentum going, Hawks!
Let’s make this the sweetest Candy Cane Challenge EVER! 🍬🎅
We’re only ONE day in, and you’ve already blown us away — $268 collected on Day 1!
Here’s where the race stands so far…
🔥 6th Grade: $130 collected — Ms. Ehret’s homeroom is out in front!
🔥 7th Grade: $53 collected — Ms. Stenger’s homeroom has the lead!
🔥 8th Grade: $85 collected — and it’s a TIE between Mrs. Cigich and Mrs. Spiva!
But Hawks… this is just the beginning.
There are still 4 more days to change the leaderboard, surprise everyone, and show what your grade level can really do!
✨ Hawks, your parents can help push your homeroom to the top! They can donate through Online School Payments, and their contribution will be added straight into your class total.
✨ Teachers, we’re counting on you too! Slip a dollar or two into your envelope to support our Hickory families who need a little extra help this season.
Remember, the goal is simple:
$1 from every student AND teacher = $1500 raised for families right here in our community.
Let’s keep the momentum going, Hawks!
Let’s make this the sweetest Candy Cane Challenge EVER! 🍬🎅
Get ready, Hawk Nation — it’s COMPETITION DAY! 🩵🖤💥
Tomorrow, our Hickory Cheer Team takes the mat at the CMSL Cheer Championship, and they are fired up to bring the energy, spirit, and stunts! These athletes have worked hard, pushed themselves, and grown stronger as a team every single day - now it’s their time to shine! ✨📣
Let’s show them ALL the love! Drop your good-luck messages, wear your teal and black, and cheer loud enough for the whole city to hear! 🔥🙌
Go Hickory! Let’s light up that floor! 🩵🖤📣💫
🎄 🧑🎄 🍫Candy Cane Challenge Starts Monday! 🍬🍭
Hey Hawks! From Nov. 17–21, our elves are on a mission to help local Hickory families and spread some holiday cheer!
🎯 Goal: $25 per homeroom 💵
🏆 Winning Homeroom: Hot Cocoa Bar + Sweet Treats!
Every dollar goes to support Hawk Santa, helping families right here in Hickory this holiday season. Let’s show just how sweet Hawks can be! ❤️
Parents and staff can also donate directly through OSP (Online School Payments) — just be sure to select the correct grade level and include your team and homeroom teacher so your contribution counts!
Let’s come together to make the season brighter for everyone!
#CandyCaneChallenge #HawkSanta #HolidayVibes #HickoryStrong #GiveBack
Please check out what is needed for girls' basketball try-outs from the post above! Good luck! 🏀
In recognition of the Month of the Military Family, we would like to invite military families to HMS at 8:30 AM on November 21st for a family picture. We will also be hosting a Grab 'N Go donut and coffee. If you would like to join us, please RSVP using the Google link. Thank you for your service and commitment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScms-tyidFgBqqtmS3tO0wF-0oWUT7AuCV_LOCMx7QSI_83hA/viewform?usp=header&urp=gmail_link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScms-tyidFgBqqtmS3tO0wF-0oWUT7AuCV_LOCMx7QSI_83hA/viewform?usp=header&urp=gmail_link
📣We are Hawk Nation🥎
Our softball girls wrapped up their final practice of the season by cheering on our cheer team as they get ready for the Citywide Cheer Championship this weekend, November 15th!
We love seeing our athletes lift each other, on and off the field.
Good luck, Cheer Team… we’ll be the loudest fans in the stands! 🩵🤍🖤
#OneTeamOneFamily #SchoolSpirit #WeAreTogether #GoTeam
Our softball girls wrapped up their final practice of the season by cheering on our cheer team as they get ready for the Citywide Cheer Championship this weekend, November 15th!
We love seeing our athletes lift each other, on and off the field.
Good luck, Cheer Team… we’ll be the loudest fans in the stands! 🩵🤍🖤
#OneTeamOneFamily #SchoolSpirit #WeAreTogether #GoTeam
Brain breaks, block scheduling, and a whole lot of brilliance! 🧠✨ Mrs. Ehret and Miss. Liverman shared their knowledge at AMLE 2025 to help other educators with their expertise and experiences in their own classrooms. We are proud of their commitment to the Association of Middle Level Education and hope their participation will enhance the experience of other middle-level educator rockstars! 🫶🏽🎸✨
